Things to do in The Alleghenies

No matter where your journey in The Alleghenies takes you, you’re sure to find something perfect for your group travel plans. From outdoor adventure, to arts and entertainment, to dining, shopping, sightseeing and history, The Alleghenies is a place that offers something to fit every passion.

For the adventurous traveler, The Alleghenies
is a place with something to offer at every turn. You can soar above its mountains and valleys by glider, float on the winds in a hot air balloon, or speed over the treetops by zip line. Stroll miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, enjoy scenic mountain lakes, or cycle the countryside Bicycling Magazine named one of the "five top bicycle areas in the nation." Whether your group likes adventure in big doses or small, you’ll find it in the mountains and valleys we call home.

Catch the action of a minor league ballgame on a warm summer night, thrill to the rides of an amusement park, applaud the performance of a symphony, concert or Broadway musical, experience Thunder in The Valley, visit art galleries and museums, or roar with the crowd as the Penn State Nittany Lions take the field on a perfect fall day. The Alleghenies is more than just a place for great adventure. It’s a place where arts and entertainment liven the days and light up the nights. And give audiences a reason to cheer in every season.

Whether you choose to take an organized or self-guided tour, you’ll find there are plenty of sites for your group to see as you explore and enjoy The Alleghenies. Unique architecture, picturesque covered bridges, rolling farmlands, scenic overlooks, historic towns and forts, underground caverns, lush arboretums, wildlife parks, mines, museums and memorials make it easy for your group to discover what you want to discover. And to do it at a pace that’s just right for you.

For shoppers, there’s no shortage of great places to find exactly what you’re looking for in The Alleghenies. Take a leisurely stroll along a classic main street in any of the region’s small towns and you’ll find a collection of antique stores, bookstores, general stores and unique one-of-a-kind shops just waiting to surprise you. And for those looking for something a little more national, there are plenty of malls and plazas filled with the stores you know and love.

From its highest ridges to its deepest valleys, The Alleghenies is a place where the past is always present. These are the lands where Native Americans once hunted and trapped, a revolution was fought, lumbering was king and iron furnaces roared as settlers came to build their homes and farms. Lochs were built along the streams to ferry passengers and freight on canal boats, and the whistle of the iron horse echoed through the valleys as a nation pushed its way westward. In The Alleghenies, the past is all around you, preserved, celebrated and alive as revolutionary forts, homesteads, frontier towns and re-enactors wait to take you back to a time when these lands were the final frontier of America.

There’s always something great cooking in the kitchens of The Alleghenies. Whether you choose a table at a rustic tavern, friendly bed and breakfast, family restaurant, unique roadside diner, classic café, white tablecloth restaurant or your favorite national chain, your group is sure to find something delicious on the menu. From local dishes, to all your favorite recipes, you’ll find plenty of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And around here, you’ll quickly find you rarely ever pass on dessert.

From historic inns and friendly bed and breakfasts, to comfortable vacation homes, memorable one-of-a-kind accommodations and hotels known across the nation, finding a place for your group to call home for the night is easy, no matter where your travels in The Alleghenies take you.

Touring The Alleghenies has never been so easy, just view, plan, select and go. For those looking for a guided tour of The Alleghenies, look no further. Explore the history & mystery of the region through Step-on Guide services. Guides are a great way to discover and explore The Alleghenies because they’ve spent countless hours researching facts and finding interesting stories about the area's many one-of-a-kind attractions. Step-on Guides provide detailed directions for motor coach drivers, as well as narratives and commentary related to the focus of the tour and captivating stories about the sites you'll pass along the way. Most Step-on Guides also offer additional tour planning assistance as well.